Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Set up and operate a variety of machine tools to produce precision parts and instruments.
- Sound knowledge of machine tools and their various aspects that include repair and maintenance
- In depth understanding of technical drawings and design techniques ( blue print reading)
- Adjust and operate machines in complete accordance with given blueprints
- Excellent ability to adjust machines to exact positions quickly.
- Determine setup procedures, machining sequence and dimensions of finished work pieces.
- Position and secure work pieces in fixtures according to setup instructions.
- Operate machine tools - conventional and CNC ( Boring mills , Lathes and milling station)
- Must be able to set a job on a CNC machine and read, run and adjust a programme.
- Measure dimensions of finished work pieces to ensure conformance to specifications using precision measuring tools.
- Measure dimensions of parts using instruments like Vernier calipers and micrometer screw gauge (very close tolerance)
- Clean and lubricate machines, tools, and equipment in order to remove grease, rust, stains, and foreign matter.
- Work with minimum supervision.